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Join us for the 38th Annual Children’s Literature Conference Bonding Through Books: Creating A Community of Readers. We will celebrate the power of books to create a classroom culture that nurtures a love of reading, creates a sense of belonging, and makes books come alive through student-to-student and teacher-to-student conversations that deepen thinking, inspire the imagination, and create excited, engaged, and motivated readers who can and do read.

You and your students will have the opportunity to meet some of the best and brightest children’s authors and illustrators in the field. In April, we will bring the joy of literature to your classroom. We’ll be offering a collection of affordable virtual events created with your students in mind. Experiences will range from classroom author visits to art demonstrations and writing workshops with award-winning authors and illustrators. After your students have left for the day, you will have the opportunity to attend after-school Happy Hours and discussions with the authors and illustrators and enjoy in-depth conversations about the stories behind the stories.

When school is out, we will come together on the main campus of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ for our in-person conference on June 26-28. During these three days you will meet authors and illustrators who have won the Caldecott Medal, Caldecott Honor, Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, Pura Belpre Awards, Sibert Honor Awards, as well as being on the #1 New York Times list of Best-Sellers. The in-person events will also include: meet and greet opportunities, receptions and plenty of story-filled fun that will do your heart good.

So, gather your colleagues and students and join us from April through June as we create a robust community of readers. Immerse yourself and your students in some of the best books, meet your favorite authors, connect with fellow educators, and enjoy all the gifts reading offers. We can’t wait to get started!